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JR Ortiz completes the third-largest renewable energy project in Peru
August 15, 2024
Chile-based JR Ortiz has completed its first solar photovoltaic project in Peru, installing a 100 MWp solar farm in Mollendo, Arequipa. This facility is now the third-largest renewable energy project in Peru and is expected to power approximately 62,000 homes. Source: Renewables Now
YPF Luz Announces 200 MW PV solar park in Argentina
July 19, 2024
YPF Luz is set to construct the El Quemado 1 photovoltaic solar park in Las Heras, Mendoza province in Argentina. This project will have an initial capacity of 200 MW. The estimated investment for the first stage is US$170 million. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Enel Colombia launches two solar farms in Colombia
July 5, 2024
Enel Colombia has announced commercial operation of its two new solar farms, La Loma and Fundacion, adding a combined 240 MW to Colombia’s power system. Source: Renewables Now
Genneia invests US$250 million into two solar farms in Argentina
June 19, 2024
Argentine power company Genneia invested US$250 million into building two solar farms in Mendoza. The two farms will have a combined capacity of 273 MW. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Piaui and SPIC inaugurate 446 MWp solar complex
June 19, 2024
The Government of Piaui and SPIC started operation at the 446 MWp Marangatu solar complex. There are plans for an additional stage to reach a capacity of more than 700 MWp. Source: Renewables Now
Government of Piaui signs MoU with Solatio Energy for a 4 GW solar power generation project
June 19, 2024
The Government of Piaui signed an MoU with Solatio Energia to develop a 4 GW solar power generation project, reportedly the largest of its kind in Brazil. The power plant is set to power the ammonia production industry in Parnaiba. Source: Renewables Now
Casa dos Ventos to build 300 MW solar projects linked to Bahia wind complexes
May 16, 2024
Casa dos Ventos, a Brazilian developer, plans to commence construction on two solar projects totaling 300 MW by the end of the year. These projects, associated with existing wind complexes in Bahia, include Solar Babilônia Sul (100 MW) and Solar Babilônia Centro (200 MW). Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Piaui signs MoUs with European companies for green hydrogen and solar projects
May 16, 2024
The government of Piaui, Brazil, announced that Governor Rafael Fonteles has signed two MoUs with French, Spanish, and German companies to develop green hydrogen and solar power generation projects. French company HDF Energy signed a solo MoU, while Spanish firm H2Greem Global Solutions and Germany’s Som Solar Outdoor Media signed a joint agreement. The MoUs […]
Ecoener secures green loan for 74 MW solar project in Guatemala
May 3, 2024
Ecoener SA has secured a US$64 million green loan from Central American bank BAC and Dutch development bank FMO for its 74 MWp Yolanda solar project in Guatemala. Source: Renewables Now